In the current times that we find ourselves, in the ability to involve others via livestream in your wedding ceremony is now easier than ever. There are numerous companies you can engage to carry out a professional livestream or you can do it yourself.
Here are our top tips –
- Choose your platform based on the location of your ceremony and the internet connection you are able to get.
- Ensure everyone has been sent the links for download in plenty of time.
- Organise a practice run with everyone that will be participating remotely prior to your big day.
- Make sure that the platform will support the length of your ceremony.
- Liaise with your wedding suppliers to ensure that they are aware of the livestream occurring, so the set up and ceremony itself still offers those watching online a great view.
- If going down the DIY route, make sure the person operating the camera captures the ceremony the way you have planned.
- Consider purchasing a tripod for the device to sit in, which will prevent unnecessary movement of the camera.
- On the day itself, make sure that the platform is up and running in plenty of time before your ceremony begins, so your online attendees feel a part of the day.
- Request your celebrant to welcome online participants. You could even let them know to have a glass of something bubbly, so that they can toast the couple along with everyone else as they are introduced as newlyweds.
- After the presentation of the couple, why not take a few moments to chat to the people watching from afar, so they feel included.
We hope our handy hints have given you something to think about, allowing you to include those loved ones that are unable to celebrate with you in person.